Buying Khanjars in Omani souks

[Rick]

We try not to involve overt commercialism on this site; in fact it is expressly against the forum rules .

If I might offer an insight about buying out of country :

Often you are better off buying from a Collector/Dealer than from a local tourist shop .
The Collector/Dealer is much less likely to foist trash off on an inexperienced Buyer .
He knows that if you are happy with your purchase you will be back .

[kahnjar1]

I AGREE..................Post #4 above is surely pushing what a certain business does, and is IMHO a poorly covered attempt at advertising Other's who also have "businesses", have been struck off the Member list for less, by only listing a item on their website after having it discussed here! There needs to be some consistancy in the application of the Rules.

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Originally Posted by Rick

We try not to involve overt commercialism on this site; in fact it is expressly against the forum rules .

If I might offer an insight about buying out of country :

Often you are better off buying from a Collector/Dealer than from a local tourist shop .
The Collector/Dealer is much less likely to foist trash off on an inexperienced Buyer .
He knows that if you are happy with your purchase you will be back .

[sksiazki]

haha sorry to cause a commotion gentlemen. I wasn't trying to discuss anything from a commercial standpoint, was just saying that these items cost money, I am not made of money, therefore I would like to purchase them at the best value available and that if that involved purchasing several in order to sell several to cover the ones I want to keep for myself, that seemed a viable option. Apologize if it came off wrong.
Can anyone provide further insight into buying locally? I appreciate the input Rick. As a somewhat experienced international traveler I would be focusing on legitimate, authentic sellers vice those targeting tourists. Also, as I am deployed during these travels, I dont have to worry about import duties etc.

[Battara]

Originally Posted by Rick

If I might offer an insight about buying out of country :

Often you are better off buying from a Collector/Dealer than from a local tourist shop .
The Collector/Dealer is much less likely to foist trash off on an inexperienced Buyer .
He knows that if you are happy with your purchase you will be back .

Welcome to our little forum!

Great questions. Rick is on the money in what he says. Great advice and observations.